William E. McLellin papers, 1831-2008
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McLellin, William E. (William Earl)
- Title
- William E. McLellin papers
- Dates
- 1831-2008 (inclusive)18312008
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1827
- Summary
- The William E. McLellin papers (1831-2008) consist of correspondence, and typescripts of this correspondence by the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints History Commission. It also contains news clippings and articles about McLellin (1806-1883) and his misadventures concerning the LDS Church. McLellin joined the LDS Church in 1831 and was appointed one of the first apostles in 1835. He was excommunicated in 1838 and spent the next forty-five years in and out of various LDS splinter groups.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
William E. McLellin joined the LDS Church in 1831 and was appointed one of the first apostles in 1835.
Content Description
The William E. McLellin papers (1832-1997) consist of correspondence, and typescripts of this correspondence by the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints History Commission. It also contains news clippings and articles about McLellin (1806-1883) and his misadventures concerning the LDS Church.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The correspondence may not be photocopied.
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Correspondence and news clippings
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Description: Correspondence Photocopies
The correspondence may not be photocopied.
Dates: 1832-1872Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Correspondence Typescripts
The correspondence may not be photocopied.
Dates: 1832-1972Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Saints Herald TypescriptsDates: 1869-1900Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: News Articles from Voree Herald , Zion's Reveille , and Gospel HeraldDates: 1846-1850Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Notebook
This folder contains a photocopy of the notebook.
Dates: 1871Container: Box 1, Folder 5 -
Description: News ArticlesDates: 1831-2008Container: Box 1, Folder 6-10
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Latter Day Saint churches--History--19th century
Corporate Names
- Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints--History--19th century--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
